Canadian superstar Drake has taken over the music scene again after releasing three albums at once and smashing streaming records across the globe.On May 15, 2026, Drake surprised fans with Iceman alongside two additional projects, Habibti and Maid of Honour.
The three albums combined feature 43 songs and run for nearly two and a half hours.
The projects include collaborations with major artists like Future, 21 Savage, and Sexyy Red.The release quickly became one of the biggest moments in music this year, with Drake setting new streaming milestones. Iceman reportedly became the most-streamed album in a single day in 2026, while its lead track, “Make Them Cry,” also topped streaming records.
The album earned around 140 million streams within its first full day, making it one of the strongest debuts on streaming platforms this year.The triple-album rollout immediately sparked reactions online. Social media timelines were flooded with fan reactions, memes, and discussions about the surprise release. Even major public and sports accounts joined the conversation, helping push the buzz worldwide.
Fans also noticed another major moment connected to the rollout after Drake shared a photo featuring an autographed glove once owned by Michael Jackson on his Instagram story.
The success of Iceman has reignited comparisons between Drake and Michael Jackson, especially after Drake recently surpassed the late pop icon’s Billboard record for the most albums spending over a decade on the Billboard 200 chart.
Albums like Take Care, Nothing Was the Same, and Views have each spent more than 520 weeks on the chart, a milestone no other artist has achieved with three separate projects.Following the release, Drake’s new albums quickly dominated streaming charts on platforms like Apple Music and iTunes in the United States, further proving his influence in modern music and pop culture.
